Release Notes 24.06
This document describes announcements and discontinuations in the scope of ix.Cloud services.
Announcements
This section describes changes to existing as well as introductions of new features and services that were introduced as part of this release.
Introduction of Release Management 2.0
New Communication and Information System
We are pleased to present to you the new and improved Release Management 2.0! Our goal is to provide you with regular and transparent information about our product and service updates. With Release Management 2.0, we now offer you the following innovations:
Monthly Newsletter
Starting now, you will receive a comprehensive newsletter each month that informs you about all important developments and innovations. Even if there are no major updates, we keep you informed and ensure continuous communication. Our newsletter includes:
- Overview of the most important updates and changes
- Information about upcoming releases
- Important notes and tips for optimal use of our services
Monthly Release Notes
In parallel with the newsletter, we publish detailed release notes monthly. These provide you with precise insight into the technical aspects and improvements of our products and services. Our release notes include:
- Details on new features and improvements
- Bug fixes and performance optimizations
- Technical notes and implementation details
Updated Service Catalog
Our service catalog is also updated monthly to always provide you with the latest information about our service offerings. You will find there:
- Detailed descriptions of our products and services
- Information about new products and features
- References to updated or improved services
Continuous Information, Even Without Updates
Even in months without major updates or changes, we will continue to keep you informed. This ensures that you always have a clear overview of the current state and availability of our products and services.
With Release Management 2.0, we are improving our communication and information channels. Our goal is to provide you with the best possible user experience through transparent and regular updates. We look forward to keeping you continuously informed about all important developments and are always happy to assist you with questions, suggestions, and feedback.
Agile Factory
The Persistent Storage table has been extended with additional columns ("Reclaim Policy" and "StorageClasses deprecated").
- Currently, all Reclaim Policies are set to "Retain". However, the table has been prepared for when we provide different StorageClass Reclaim Policies in the future.
- For simplification, we have shortened the name of the StorageClass. The deprecated StorageClasses will only be defined in existing clusters. For all new orders, the new name will be used.
The new table is available at the following link. (see Service Catalog Agile Factory - Persistent Storage)
Managed OS Protection - EDR
The Managed OS Service has been revised in the Service Catalog and described in more detail accordingly. Additionally, the Protection Service element has been extended with EDR (see System Management Services - Managed OS)
Ransomware Protection on File Storage
Ransomware protection is now available at the File Storage level in the Rhodium SLA. Using this option, you can select AI-based anomaly detection and pattern recognition with emergency snapshot generation. (see Storage Services - Ransomware Protection)
The scope of functions also includes options such as
- Configurable user lockout
- Differential recovery
- Additional analysis options
Additionally, individual patterns and response policies can be defined. Honeypot configuration is also available.
Contact Management
With the "Contact Management" feature, you can now create your own contacts that can be stored as the owner of a resource. Details on this feature can be found in our news entry.
Discontinuations
This section lists features and services that are being removed from the scope of services with this release.
For discontinuations, migration can be supported by Inventx via Change Request.
Managed OS Protection - Antivirus
The Antivirus add-on is being discontinued with this release and removed from the Service Catalog.
It is replaced by the Endpoint Protection and Response (EDR) add-on.
The Antivirus add-on is replaced by the Endpoint Protection and Response (EDR) add-on.